Jim, a superstitious runaway slave, eventually becomes Huck's "real" father and influences Huck's moral improvement. Therefore, by observing the changing of Huck and Jim's relationship, the reader would understand the underlying meaning of Twain's writing. ... Using his superstitious and unreliable knowledge, Jim predicts and avoids disasters that could have caused a huge damage to both of them. ... This has a significant meaning. ...

• Word Count: 1236
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Although superstitious people are usually regarded as gullible and insecure people, Twain portrays religious people as even more gullible and insecure in his story. ... Far from being a children's novel, Huckleberry Finn is a story with much hidden meaning. ...

• Word Count: 691
• Approx Pages: 3